Bossier Parish Community College
Bossier City, LA · Public · Associate degree-granting
A public institution in Bossier City, Louisiana, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges, Bossier Parish Community College serves students across multiple degree programs. With 4,935 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $34,502 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. The graduation rate is 14.2%. On the financial side, median graduate debt is $17,500, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 1.97x. The average net price after financial aid is $10,706 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment, Registered Nursing, Business, and Computer & Information Systems Security.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$34,502
Graduation Rate
14.2%
Median Debt
$17,500
Average Net Price
$10,706
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
3.22x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
1.97x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
4,935
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
49.5%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$4,283
Out-of-State Tuition
$4,283
Pell Grant Rate
52.1%
Federal Loan Rate
42.6%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$10,066
Income $30K–$48K
$9,543
Income $48K–$75K
$12,040
Income $110K+
$15,240
Student Demographics
Women
64.0%
White
41.9%
Black
44.9%
Hispanic
5.9%
Asian
1.0%
Two or More Races
3.8%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
41.3%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs (Accredited)
- American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education — Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) - Programs leading to an associate degree (Accredited)
- American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education — Physical Therapy (PTA) - Programs for the physical therapist assistant (Accredited)
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (53)
Associate (20)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $36,587 | 120 |
| Registered Nursing | $85,718 | 75 |
| Business | $39,687 | 69 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | $49,047 | 44 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $71,952 | 37 |
| Audiovisual Communications | $30,298 | 32 |
| Natural Sciences | $42,053 | 31 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $32,743 | 30 |
| Information Science | Not reported | 24 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | $56,734 | 20 |
| Industrial Production Technology | Not reported | 15 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 11 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other | Not reported | 9 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Not reported | 6 |
| Fire Protection | Not reported | 6 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 6 |
| Practical Nursing | Not reported | 6 |
| Engineering | Not reported | 5 |
| Business Operations | Not reported | 4 |
| Computer Programming | Not reported | 3 |
Undergraduate Certificate (27)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | Not reported | 353 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 76 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 68 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 59 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 54 |
| Audiovisual Communications | Not reported | 49 |
| Electrical Equipment Repair | Not reported | 44 |
| Practical Nursing | Not reported | 30 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Not reported | 29 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Not reported | 27 |
| Industrial Production Technology | Not reported | 26 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 24 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | Not reported | 16 |
| Design & Applied Arts | Not reported | 15 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Not reported | 14 |
| Electrical & Power Transmission | Not reported | 11 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | Not reported | 9 |
| Heating & Air Conditioning | Not reported | 8 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 8 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 7 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 7 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 6 |
| Computer Programming | Not reported | 5 |
| Fire Protection | Not reported | 5 |
| Security & Protective Services | Not reported | 5 |
| Business Operations | Not reported | 5 |
| Computer Systems Networking | Not reported | 3 |
Show 6 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Education | Associate | 2 |
| Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians | Associate | 2 |
| Construction Engineering Technology | Associate | 2 |
| Visual & Performing Arts | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Entrepreneurship | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Music | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Communications Technology Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in Louisiana
- Highest Earning Associate's Business Programs in Louisiana
- Highest Earning Associate's Liberal Arts Programs in Louisiana
- Highest Earning Associate's Criminal Justice Programs in Louisiana
- Highest Job Growth Associate's Communications Technology Programs
- Highest Job Growth Associate's Interdisciplinary Studies Programs
- Highest Earning Colleges in Louisiana
- Lowest Debt Colleges in Louisiana
- Highest Graduation Rate Colleges in Louisiana
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